i say
that you are selfish
you say
Go home.

i say
mom
i am
home

you say
this is not your home
anymore
get out of
my house

i say
this was my home
for eighteen years
you can't make me leave
you go ahead and try
i am
home
you'll have to drag me out of here

you say
get out of my house

i say
i just want to see my little sister
let me see my little sister
i haven't seen her
all summer
i have every right
to see her
she asked me
to come over

you say
Go home.

like a common dog
i bite with my words
drawing blood
you hit me
and i give you
a tooth for a tooth
i hope you need
stitches,
mom
don't tell me to Go home
like i am a stray dog
i am not a stray dog
i am your flesh and blood
who will i bite next

...i don't want to